Category: Individuals & Families

Debt reduction gives you a guaranteed rate of return. By paying off a typical credit card, you’ll save about 18 percent interest on the amount you retire. Where else can you earn a guaranteed return of 18%?

Did you enjoy writing a check to Uncle Sam on April 15? No? Well, then try these strategies to increase your spendable after-tax income (and leave more to your heirs) over the long term.

Being a parent brings tremendous rewards, but also the challenge and responsibility of supporting and educating your child. Fortunately, the tax code has many ways to help ease a parent’s financial burden. Here’s an overview of the many ways that taxes can affect your decisions as a parent.

There is no magic to making money by investing. It requires discipline, determination, perseverance, and hard work. In deciding what investments are suitable for you, you must first understand the nine basic rules of investing.